Sr. Embedded Software Development Engineer, Kuiper

Amazon's Project Kuiper is developing satellite payload software for satellite communications systems.
$151,300 - $261,500
Embedded
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Space

Description For Sr. Embedded Software Development Engineer, Kuiper

Join Amazon's Project Kuiper as a Senior Embedded Software Development Engineer working on cutting-edge satellite technology. You'll be developing embedded code for satellite payload software using LINUX and FreeRTOS, contributing to critical functionalities including Over-The-Air updates, hardware fault detection, isolation and remediation, and operational state management.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of hardware and software, focusing on satellite communications systems. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing software that controls vital satellite functions throughout their entire lifecycle - from launch to de-orbit. The position requires expertise in embedded systems programming, with opportunities to work with various communication protocols and hardware interfaces.

As a senior engineer, you'll lead technical initiatives and collaborate closely with hardware teams, ensuring high reliability and availability of satellite systems. The role combines hands-on development with technical leadership, requiring both deep technical expertise and the ability to mentor others. You'll be working in Amazon's Space division, contributing to the future of satellite communications and helping to build a global communications network.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $151,300 to $261,500 based on location, plus additional benefits including equity opportunities and comprehensive medical coverage. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced embedded systems engineers who want to work on challenging space technology problems while leading and mentoring others in their technical growth.

Due to export control requirements, candidates must be U.S. citizens, nationals, permanent residents, or lawfully admitted refugees/asylees. The role is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology while being part of Amazon's innovative Project Kuiper team.

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Responsibilities For Sr. Embedded Software Development Engineer, Kuiper

  • Design, develop, and operate key satellite functions including commanding, telemetry, power control, hardware interfaces, and autonomous capabilities
  • Own embedded software functions through design, implementation, test, and integration in Linux/RTOS environment
  • Write software to interact with devices/electronics using I2C, I3C, SPI, RS-422, RS-485, Ethernet communications
  • Work with hardware teams on board design, secure bring-up, verification, integration and test
  • Implement high reliability embedded software development practices
  • Work on Satellite Communication Systems Payload

Requirements For Sr. Embedded Software Development Engineer, Kuiper

Linux
Rust
  • 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
  • 5+ years of leading design or architecture of new and existing systems experience
  • Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or lawfully admitted refugee/asylee due to export control laws

Benefits For Sr. Embedded Software Development Engineer, Kuiper

Medical Insurance
  • Medical, financial, and other benefits
  • Total compensation package may include equity and sign-on payments

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